Music, Food, Music , Wine, Music, Fine Art, Music... Don't miss out on the San Francisco Outsidelands festival and concerts. Restaurant and Winery tents, DJ's, and lots and lot's of live music by some of the most cutting edge bands in the country, make this festival more and more popular every year. There is far too much to describe here so just visit the official website:
http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/
Easy transportation from all locations of the Goldenbear Inns!
posted by George
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
September 24, 8PM. Opera at ATT Park. Live Simulcast. San Francisco Opera presents Aida
Opera lovers get ready! The new season of the San Francisco Opera is ready to kick off in September. For those who enjoy opera, but who would like a more casual experience- there will be a live simulcast performance of "Aida"at the AT&T ballpark. Getting there can be half the fun...Golden Bear Inn's guests can take an evening bayside stroll along the Embarcadero to the park or take the antique streetcars (the F line) home within blocks of our North beach location.
http://www.sfopera.com/
Posted by George
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http://www.sfopera.com/
Posted by George
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A weekend of Garlic Bliss... in Gilroy or Just a few Blocks from the Golden Bear Inns
July 23, 24, 25 - Gilroy, California celebrates it's Garlic festival. Garlic in all it's forms can be found for purchase, tasting or just for smelling. If there is no time for the hour+ drive from San Francisco- Golden Bear Inn's guests can just take a stroll down Columbus Avenue to "The Stinking Rose" for the very same delights!
Posted by George
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Posted by George
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Golden Bear Wishes You a Happy Bastille Day: San Francisco Celebrates
San Francisco never needs an excuse to celebrate. Ever since the days of the Gold Rush the city has enjoyed a vibrant French community. Today is Bastille Day and there are parties and events all over town. $1 French pastries, special drinks and street parties to name a few of the events. Go to:
http://onlyinsanfrancisco.com/bit.ly/bIp6EY for a list of some of the events.
Posted by George at www.sfgoldenbear.net
http://onlyinsanfrancisco.com/bit.ly/bIp6EY for a list of some of the events.
Posted by George at www.sfgoldenbear.net
"Dirty Dancing" in the Park
This Saturday, July 17, 2010, 8:00 PM. Film Night @ Union Square will be showing a free outdoor screening of the iconic "Dirty Dancing". Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey... and YOU, under the stars. "Nobody puts baby in the corner!" http://365insf.com/98-film-night-in-the-park-at-union-square
Posted by George at http://www.sfgoldenbear.net/
Posted by George at http://www.sfgoldenbear.net/
Free Museum Marathon July 16-18
July 16-18 The following Museums- SFMOMA, De Young, Contemporary Jewish Museum, MoAd and Zeum, are all taking turns offering free general Admision. Enjoy the cultural feast! http://bit.ly/d3rha1
Posted by George at http://www.sfgoldenbear.net/
Posted by George at http://www.sfgoldenbear.net/
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Golden Bear Accomodations: Important Phone numbers and live links to book top San Francisco Attractions and Restaurants
Alcatraz: 415-981-7625 http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/
Beach Blanket Babylon: 415-421-4222 http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/
678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green Street)
Goldenbear Vacation, Corporate Rentals and B&B's: www.sfgoldenbear.net
Opera and Ballet: 415-865-2000 War Memorial Opera House
Symphony: 415-421-TIXs 401 Van Ness at Grove
Sedan or Limo from the Airport, Sightseeing or private Wine Country Tours:
Ask Amber for Details when Booking.
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: (Excellent tours of San Francisco in restored antique vehicles) 415- 205-3303 or 877-467-8623 http://www.mrtoadstours.com/
The Wine Train: (travel through the Napa Valley vinyards at a slow pace while dining in an elegant vintage train) 1-800-427-4124
Our Favorite Restaurants: The following restaurants may, or may not, be included on serious foody reviews as the "top 10" . They are however, representative of many locals' favorites. Over the last 15 years, these are some of the eateries our return guests are most eager to revisit.
Scoma's: (all prices at the wharf are about the same- the quality here is excellent and the portions a bit more generous. No reservations. Very casual. The setting is the only atmosphere- low key decor) http://www.scomas.com/
415-771-4383 800- 644-5852
La Barca: (Excellent Cal-Mex food with wonderful blended margaritas. Huge portions, excellent service. Beware on some nights the place can be crowded and VERY noisy. Go at about 5:30-6:30 and you will be pleased).
415-921-2221 2036 Lombard Street near Webster.
Firenze by Night: (In the heart of North Beach. High quality standard Italian fare- but their seafood dishes will bring a smile to your face- at considerably less prices than the wharf.). 415-392-8585 1429 Stockton Street
Sodini's: (one of the last truly mom and pop Italian restaurants in North Beach. Authentic!) 415-291-0499 510 Green Street
The Slanted Door: (One of my all time favorite of the newer SF restaurants. Vietnamese/Cal fusion with views of the Bay Bridge. In the Ferry Building.) 415- 861-8032 1 Ferry Building
Boulevard: (Our other favorite of the newer SF dining hotspots. Fine food/creative/subtle. located in a charming city landmark on the waterfront).
415-543-6084 http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/ 1 Mission Street
Tadich Grill: (reputed to be the oldest operating restaurant in SF from the Gold Rush 1849. Something special. Try the cioppino) 415-391-1849
240 California Street.
Sam's Anchor Cafe: (If you find yourself in Tiburon after a bay cruise or a bike ride over the GG Bridge - have lunch or dinner on the deck over the bay. The best calamari ever! Famous for their burgers and entertaining seaguls).
415-435-4527 27 Main Street, Tiburon http://www.samscafe.com/
Pelican Inn: (Stop in before/after a visit to nearby Muir Woods. You will swear you are in a west country 16th century English inn. Tops in atmosphere with traditional, but well-prepared dishes. After, take a walk on Muir Beach and look back at the city of SF). 415-383-600 10 Pacific Way , Muir Beach http://www.pelicaninn.com/
Trattoria Contadina: (Excellent Italian fare. Just off the Powell/Mason cable car line. Reservations are a must. It is just that good). 415-982-5728
1800 Mason at Union
Fisherman's Grotto #9 (downstairs Venetian): (a favorite of our family for over 50 years. The decor is simple, traditional with wondeful Venetian gondola posts. The seafood is of excellent quality and the price, consistent with the wharf. http://www.fishermansgrotto.com/ 415-673-7025 9 Fisherman's Wharf
Cliff House (bistro): 1090 Point Lobos 415-386-3330. (The main modern restaurant to the right is really pricey and disappoints. Go to the bistro for brunch. Views, good service, reasonable, atmosphere and good food).
House of Nanking: (Though not necessarily authentic, many locals call this the best Chinese food in town. It is crowded, there is a line, but it moves fast. Go for adventure and fun - but not for a quiet dinner. It is very interactive and very inexpensive). 415-421-1429 919 Kearney Street
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor: 2817 24th St. (Authentic California-Mexican food in the heart of the Mission. It is clean. the food is fresh. the sevice is friendly).
415-824-2600
Gary Danko: http://www.garydanko.com/ 415-749-2060 800 North Point (If you are a foody... Eat here Now!).
House of Prime Rib: (Simply the best, and least fussy, place for someone who want a really fine beef dinner. The salad is also extraordinary. No reservations. 415-885-4605 1906 Van Ness Ave. http://www.houseofprimerib.net/
Betelnut: (I love everthing about this place. Indoor/outdoor Chinese/Cal fusion). 415-929-8855 2030 Union Street http://www.betelnutrestaurant.com/
The French Laundry: (the current high temple of eating in Northern California. Reservations are usually very hard to come by. Take out a second mortgage on your house first! Those in the know say it is worth it.) 707-934-2380 6640 Washington Street, Yountville http://www.frenchlaundry.com/
Chez Panisse: 510-548-1572 1517 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. (Alice Waters' restaurant and cafe have been lining them up for years. Not as pricey as French Laundry can be, she still remains the grande dame of Bay Area eateries) http://www.chezpanisse.com/
More restuarant tips to follow!
Posted by Goldenbear host- George
Beach Blanket Babylon: 415-421-4222 http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/
678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd (Green Street)
Goldenbear Vacation, Corporate Rentals and B&B's: www.sfgoldenbear.net
Opera and Ballet: 415-865-2000 War Memorial Opera House
Symphony: 415-421-TIXs 401 Van Ness at Grove
Sedan or Limo from the Airport, Sightseeing or private Wine Country Tours:
Ask Amber for Details when Booking.
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: (Excellent tours of San Francisco in restored antique vehicles) 415- 205-3303 or 877-467-8623 http://www.mrtoadstours.com/
The Wine Train: (travel through the Napa Valley vinyards at a slow pace while dining in an elegant vintage train) 1-800-427-4124
Our Favorite Restaurants: The following restaurants may, or may not, be included on serious foody reviews as the "top 10" . They are however, representative of many locals' favorites. Over the last 15 years, these are some of the eateries our return guests are most eager to revisit.
Scoma's: (all prices at the wharf are about the same- the quality here is excellent and the portions a bit more generous. No reservations. Very casual. The setting is the only atmosphere- low key decor) http://www.scomas.com/
415-771-4383 800- 644-5852
La Barca: (Excellent Cal-Mex food with wonderful blended margaritas. Huge portions, excellent service. Beware on some nights the place can be crowded and VERY noisy. Go at about 5:30-6:30 and you will be pleased).
415-921-2221 2036 Lombard Street near Webster.
Firenze by Night: (In the heart of North Beach. High quality standard Italian fare- but their seafood dishes will bring a smile to your face- at considerably less prices than the wharf.). 415-392-8585 1429 Stockton Street
Sodini's: (one of the last truly mom and pop Italian restaurants in North Beach. Authentic!) 415-291-0499 510 Green Street
The Slanted Door: (One of my all time favorite of the newer SF restaurants. Vietnamese/Cal fusion with views of the Bay Bridge. In the Ferry Building.) 415- 861-8032 1 Ferry Building
Boulevard: (Our other favorite of the newer SF dining hotspots. Fine food/creative/subtle. located in a charming city landmark on the waterfront).
415-543-6084 http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/ 1 Mission Street
Tadich Grill: (reputed to be the oldest operating restaurant in SF from the Gold Rush 1849. Something special. Try the cioppino) 415-391-1849
240 California Street.
Sam's Anchor Cafe: (If you find yourself in Tiburon after a bay cruise or a bike ride over the GG Bridge - have lunch or dinner on the deck over the bay. The best calamari ever! Famous for their burgers and entertaining seaguls).
415-435-4527 27 Main Street, Tiburon http://www.samscafe.com/
Pelican Inn: (Stop in before/after a visit to nearby Muir Woods. You will swear you are in a west country 16th century English inn. Tops in atmosphere with traditional, but well-prepared dishes. After, take a walk on Muir Beach and look back at the city of SF). 415-383-600 10 Pacific Way , Muir Beach http://www.pelicaninn.com/
Trattoria Contadina: (Excellent Italian fare. Just off the Powell/Mason cable car line. Reservations are a must. It is just that good). 415-982-5728
1800 Mason at Union
Fisherman's Grotto #9 (downstairs Venetian): (a favorite of our family for over 50 years. The decor is simple, traditional with wondeful Venetian gondola posts. The seafood is of excellent quality and the price, consistent with the wharf. http://www.fishermansgrotto.com/ 415-673-7025 9 Fisherman's Wharf
Cliff House (bistro): 1090 Point Lobos 415-386-3330. (The main modern restaurant to the right is really pricey and disappoints. Go to the bistro for brunch. Views, good service, reasonable, atmosphere and good food).
House of Nanking: (Though not necessarily authentic, many locals call this the best Chinese food in town. It is crowded, there is a line, but it moves fast. Go for adventure and fun - but not for a quiet dinner. It is very interactive and very inexpensive). 415-421-1429 919 Kearney Street
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor: 2817 24th St. (Authentic California-Mexican food in the heart of the Mission. It is clean. the food is fresh. the sevice is friendly).
415-824-2600
Gary Danko: http://www.garydanko.com/ 415-749-2060 800 North Point (If you are a foody... Eat here Now!).
House of Prime Rib: (Simply the best, and least fussy, place for someone who want a really fine beef dinner. The salad is also extraordinary. No reservations. 415-885-4605 1906 Van Ness Ave. http://www.houseofprimerib.net/
Betelnut: (I love everthing about this place. Indoor/outdoor Chinese/Cal fusion). 415-929-8855 2030 Union Street http://www.betelnutrestaurant.com/
The French Laundry: (the current high temple of eating in Northern California. Reservations are usually very hard to come by. Take out a second mortgage on your house first! Those in the know say it is worth it.) 707-934-2380 6640 Washington Street, Yountville http://www.frenchlaundry.com/
Chez Panisse: 510-548-1572 1517 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. (Alice Waters' restaurant and cafe have been lining them up for years. Not as pricey as French Laundry can be, she still remains the grande dame of Bay Area eateries) http://www.chezpanisse.com/
More restuarant tips to follow!
Posted by Goldenbear host- George
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